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Leicester captain Wes Morgan to miss Stoke match with back injury

Wes Morgan in action for Leicester City against West ham United
Image: Wes Morgan will miss Leicester City's weekend fixture at home to Stoke

Leicester's Wes Morgan has been ruled out of this Saturday's clash with Stoke as he continues to battle a back problem.

The defender missed the trip to West Ham, which was the first time since December 2014 that he was forced to sit out a Premier League game for the Foxes.

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Yohan Benalouane stands by to deputise once again, with the Leicester skipper also struggling to make Tuesday's game with Sunderland.

Manager Craig Shakespeare said: "He's still not fully recovered unfortunately. We're trying to give him every opportunity. It is a nerve problem in his back and with those you can't rush.

Yohan Benalouane
Image: Yohan Benalouane, seen here in FA Cup action against Millwall, will replace Morgan again on Saturday

"We're trying to let nature run its course but unfortunately he won't be ready for Saturday and - if I'm honest - it'll be touch and go for Tuesday.

"He can get the treatment. But with a hamstring or something like that, you know how long it will be, whether it's four to six weeks.

"With a back you are not quite so sure. We're trying to give Wes enough time for himself to see how he feels, then push him when its right."

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